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Image Lorance & Thompson has one of the best Health Care litigation teams in Texas. We have years of expertise in defending physicians and hospitals in complex medical negligence claims.

Our attorneys are recognized as preeminent in medical malpractice litigation. We have developed a trial team that is thoroughly familiar with the complexities of health care delivery. Our section includes seasoned attorneys with a long history of obtaining verdicts for doctors and hospitals. The section also includes RN/J.D.’s and nurse paralegals. This expertise allows us to successfully evaluate and defend virtually any type of malpractice claim.


Over the years we have created a rapport with some of the leading experts in a variety of medical specialties. Consequently, our clients have the benefit of nationally recognized experts assist with the defense of their case. Our lawyers recognize that our health provider clients are require frequent updates and thoughtful deposition preparation. We achieve this goal by creating a relationship with our clients that makes them part of our defense team. We also recognize that some cases should not be brought to trial. In such cases, we have always engaged in vigorous and aggressive pre-trial tactics that allow a reasonable resolution to the client’s satisfaction.


Moreover, the experienced lawyers at Lorance & Thompson have assisted health care providers with the following services: healthcare service contracts, risk management counseling, assessments for personal asset protection, legislative activities and state board licensure hearings.


Attorneys in action:

  • Pursuing pre-trial dismissal of claims against doctors and hospitals in accordance with applicable statutes.
  • Engaging in thorough and aggressive pre-trial discovery in order increase chances of summary judgment on all or part of claim prior to trial.
  • Frequent and meaningful meetings with clients to prepare for deposition to maximize chances for a successful resolution of the case.
  • Unique expertise in deposing Plaintiff’s experts in order to undermine key aspects of the opposition’s case prior to trial.
  • Utilizing years of trial experience in order to develop strong, innovative and credible defense theories.
    • Successfully defending an obstetrician against allegations that he was negligent in the delivery of a brain damaged baby, causing $15M in damages to the child and his family.
    • Successfully defending a neuroradiologist against allegations that he failed to properly read MRIs of the brain which should have warned him of a subdural hematoma that caused plaintiff’s death, alleged damages were in excess of $4M.